2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs 2004 Kia Amanti
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 2004 Kia Amanti |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 434 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 19 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 18 |
| Median reported mileage | 75,342 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | Kia Amanti |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 251 | 2 |
| Seats | 93 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 3 |
| Power Train | 20 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 12 |
| Engine | 6 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 31 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
2004 Kia Amanti
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.